Lupton Veterinary Services Ltd.
Equine Dentistry
- Our passion is dentistry!
- Routine dentals
- Diagnosis and treatment of common dental pathologies including malocclusions, periodontal disease, EORTH, infundibular caries
- Dental extractions, diastoma widening
Equine Reproduction
- Pre-Breeding Exams (Ultrasound, culture & Cytology treatment of endometritis
- Timed Artificial Insemination (AI) with fresh and frozen semen
- Post breeding lavage
CFIA Accredited Veterinarian
- Coggins Testing for EIA (Equine Infectious Anemia)
- Equine Health Certificates for Export to USA
- Pet Bird Health Certificates for export to USA
Certificates
EQUINE DENTISTRY
Tooth Mobility Scoring
- 0 No Mobility
- 1 First discernible sign of mobility
- 2 <3mm tooth movement (requires extraction)
- 3 >3mm tooth movement, tooth can be compressed into alveolus (Requires extraction)
Infundibular Caries
- Stage 1 - infundibular cement
- Stage 2 - infundibular cement & infundibular enamel
- Stage 3 - infundibular cement, infundibular enamel & dentin
- Stage 4 - CCRF (sagittal fracture through infundibula)
Sharp Enamel Points
All it takes is one to cause discomfort!
EORTH
Equine Odontoclastic Tooth Resorption and Hypercementosis
Most often affects permanent incisor (front teeth) and canine teeth, but also occasionally the premolars.
Most commonly affects horses >15 years of age.
Rostral Hook
Excessive Transverse Ridges & Sharp Enamel Points
Can lead to infundibular caries and periodontal disease on the apposing tooth if not treated.